We have too much legislating by clamor, by tumult, by pressure. Representative government ceases when outside influence of any kind is substituted for the judgment of the representative.

The best help that benevolence and philanthropy can give is that which induces everybody to help himself.

I appeal to Amherst men to reiterate the Amherst doctrine that the man who builds a factory builds a temple, that the man who works there worships there, and to each is due not scorn and blame but reverence and praise.

It takes a great man to be a good listener.

No nation ever had an army large enough to guarantee it against attack in time of peace, or ensure it of victory in time of war.

Governments do not make ideals, but ideals make governments.

I favor the policy of economy, not because I wish to save money, but because I wish to save people.